Friday, December 10, 2010

Wild Nothing

Add Date: December 7 

Artist: Wild Nothing 

Album: Golden Haze (EP) 

Label: Captured Tracks 

Genre: Rock, dream pop 

Comments: WLUR unfortunately missed out on Gemini, the spectacular debut LP from Jack Tatum's Wild Nothing project that came out back in the spring--truly a shame, especially considering that Tatum is from just down the road in Blacksburg. Fortunately, though, we don't end 2010 Wild Nothing-free, as here's the very enjoyable 6-song followup EP, Golden Haze, which combines three tracks from a previous release, the B-side to Gemini standout "Summer Holiday" and two new songs.

Much like the LP, Golden Haze is a fine collection of pop songs, borrowing elements of shoegaze (think more toward the Ride end of that spectrum) and indie pop. For fans of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Wild Nothing's recent tourmates, Neon Indian. Check out the title track, "Vultures Like Lovers" and "Your Rabbit Feet."

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